Test Directory
| Test Code | ||||
| EHANA | ||||
| Test Name | ||||
| Ehrlichia and Anaplasma Species by PCR | ||||
| CPT Codes | ||||
| 87468, 87484, 87798 X 2 | ||||
| Included Tests | ||||
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| Expected Turnaround Time | ||||
| 1 - 3 days | ||||
| Clinical Utility | ||||
| Preferred panel for diagnosing possible tick-borne disease (ie, Anaplasmosis or Ehrlichiosis) during the acute phase of the disease. | ||||
| Specimen and Container Info | ||||
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Preferred Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Preferred Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA) Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL |
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| Collection Instructions | ||||
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Collect whole blood in lavender top (EDTA) tube via venipuncture. |
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| Transport Instructions | ||||
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Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. |
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| Stability Requirements | ||||
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| Causes for Rejection | ||||
| Serum, plasma, and heparinized specimens. | ||||
| Methodology | ||||
| Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction | ||||
| Reference Intervals | ||||
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A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or test-specific nucleic acid in concentrations below the level of detection by this test. |
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| Reference Lab | ||||
| ARUP Laboratories | ||||
| Testing Schedule | ||||
| Routine, daily | ||||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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